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Sedgwick County commissioners describe early months, contrast city and county pace
Summary
Sedgwick County Commissioners Jeff Flubal (Dist. 2) and Stephanie Wise (Dist. 3) discussed their first roughly 90 days in office, differences between city and county government operations, and their professional backgrounds in a recorded exchange.
Sedgwick County Commissioners Jeff Flubal (District 2) and Stephanie Wise (District 3) discussed their first roughly 90 days in office, the slower pace of county government compared with city and private-sector workplaces, and their professional backgrounds in a recorded conversation.
The commissioners said the county’s broad scope — which they described as about 45 departments — changes how quickly officials can make or implement decisions. "It's like having a fire hose in each hand and turning them on full blast," Commissioner Stephanie Wise said of her first 90 days. Commissioner Jeff Flubal said county operations move more slowly than city government or private business, using a shorthand comparison: "In our private businesses, we're running 75 mile an hour. When we're on the…
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